Adults

Book Salons
Join other book enthusiasts for lively moderated discussions at the Milwaukee Art Museum! Each session we will discuss the month’s book selection, then view a related work of art in the galleries. Discussions are held in the Bradley Rooms on the Upper Level. (more)

Senior Days
This program is held four times per season for everyone young at heart (ages 65 and older). Includes free general admission to the Museum (9:30 a.m. – noon), guided tours, shopping discounts, education opportunities, and complimentary snacks (while they last). Groups of 15 or more are asked to pre-register for free guided tours of the Museum’s Collection galleries. (more)

Cedar Block Events
Cedar Block and the Milwaukee Art Museum partner to present events which fall outside of the usual band performance, art opening, play, film screening, or lecture, while offering a unique set of rules for participants. These events, held in conjunction with feature exhibitions, are designed to provide a different kind of creative outlet for local artists and a one-of-a-kind experience for those in attendance. (more)

Gallery Night & Day
Presented by the East Town and Historic Third Ward Associations, the 20-year-old Gallery Night & Day is a two-day opportunity to gallery hop for both the experienced artist and most beginning admirer. The quarterly event has 64 venues throughout the downtown area including the Museum. Our offerings change quarterly, but an annual favorite is the outdoor Milwaukee Artist Marketplace held each July. (more)

Lectures + gallery talks

Gallery Talks
Join curators, educators and guest experts for a talk in the Museum’s galleries on a variety of topics related to the works of art on view. Each week a different speaker guides you through one of our feature exhibitions, or takes on a focused topic related to the Permanent Collection. Popular themes include Curator’s Choice, Out-of-the-Vault and Behind-the-Scenes tours. (more)

Express Talks
A briefer version of our traditional gallery talks, express talks provide a 30-minute introduction to our feature exhibition. These talks are by an on-site expert every Thursday at Noon and 5:30pm. (more)

Lectures
Each season the Museum offers a varied line-up of lectures featuring world-renowned speakers addressing topics in conjunction with feature exhibitions, works in the Museum’s collections and topics of interest in the art world-at-large. Most lectures are held on Thursday evenings, the one night per week when the Museum is open late, but check our calendar for a full listing of dates and times for lectures. (more)

Film + music

Film Series
Each evening in the series features a curated program dedicated to different genre, feature exhibition, or conmmunity event. Introductions and informational talkback discussions following the screenings are led by a selected presenter for each evening. All films held in the Lubar Auditorium beginning at 6:15 p.m. and prices are: $7/$5 Museum Members, seniors and students (unless otherwise noted) (more)

24 Hour Make a Film Contest
Can you make a must-see movie in 24 hours? That’s the challenge put forth by the Milwaukee International Film Festival and the Museum. Participants in this popular contest compete for the chance to screen their film at the annual Milwaukee International Film Festival and to receive both full passes to attend the festival and a year-long membership to the Museum. All entries will be judged; accepted selections will screen in a public viewing. (more)

Music in the Museum
Music in the Museum combines the artistry of Dr. Jeffrey Hollander with tours of the Milwaukee Art Museum in this popular program that has enchanted audiences for twenty-four years. Each concert begins with Dr. Hollander’s piano portraits of composers, their music, and the lives they led and behind –the-scenes information. The music repertoire ranges from jazz to classical, movie tunes to Broadway numbers, serious to whimsical. Subscriptions and single concert tickets are available. (more)

Sounds of Saturday
The Milwaukee Art Museum and the Peck School of the Arts of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) have put together a season of sensational Saturday afternoon concerts, offering selections to suit a variety of music interests. Come enjoy a favorite or expose yourself to a full range of talent presented by the accomplished musicians in each season’s lineup. (more)

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